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Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,330

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $25,361 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Aluminum roof rails 500    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
All-weather floor mats 120 55 55
6-speed automated manual 1,480    
AWD 2,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Aluminum roof rails 466    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Navigation system 1,860 1,696 1,696
Convenience Package 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
All-weather floor mats 112 47 47
6-speed automated manual 1,378    
AWD 1,951    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 11,275 8,225 6,775
Options (change) 10,489 7,245 6,013
Destination 825 735 735
Total Price $39,370 $37,330 $38,625
Total Invoice $36,675 $34,770 $36,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,250
Model Year201020072007
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,370$37,330$38,625
Adjustments for Features0-370-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,370$36,960$38,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$36,675$34,770$36,109
Adjustments for Features0-345-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,675$34,425$35,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,104

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020072007
ModelA3ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,755$7,125$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-580

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102007
ModelA3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.7 in
Length168.7 in193.4 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested55533%
Total Not Requested112567%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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